The story: Iranian Vice President for Women's and Family Affairs Ensiyeh Khazali is facing a public backlash over a trip to North America by her son— a topic that usually draws the ire of conservatives in the Islamic Republic. In reaction, Khazali has insisted that her son, Hamidreza Rezazadeh, is on a business trip and has not emigrated to Canada.

The controversy has gained further attention given reports that Rezazadeh’s business allegedly involves financially profiting from the strict Internet censorship in Iran.

The coverage: Switzerland-based Iranian journalist Abdollah Abdi tweeted on Sept. 7 that Rezazadeh "has migrated to Canada."...